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- Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana
Claiming to occupy the sunniest plateau in the Swiss Alps, the
twin villages of Crans and Montana are perched 4920 feet (1,500m)
above the Rhone Valley. Crans-Montana provides the best of both a
mountain village and modern Swiss ski resort, offering an Alpine
shopping paradise, and easy access to nearby attractions like the
museums of Sierra, the underground lake near St-Léonard, and the
glacier at Plaine Morte. The resort has a glitzy reputation and
enjoys a fashionable nightlife. Crans-Montana offers many summer
activities, including water skiing, swimming, mountain climbing,
hiking, and a championship golf course.
Information & Facts
Language
The three official languages are Swiss German, French and
Italian. A few people speak Romansch, but this is confined to the
southeastern corner of the country. Most people know at least three
languages, including English.
Money
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100
rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU
many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants
may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely
accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus
or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for
travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to
exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports.
Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Negatives
Crans-Montana's sunny location can have a negative effect on its
snow. Traffic is heavy in the high season as most guests come in
cars. There are few challenging runs for advanced skiers.
Time
Local time in Switzerland is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and
October).